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Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,738 books
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3–5
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9–12
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Everybody Sleeps (But Not Fred)
written and illustrated by Josh Schneider
For the child who seems to have an infinite supply of energy the moment the lights go out while the rest of the house is
Ages 3–7
Goodnight Songs
Margaret Wise Brown
For the child who needs a soft landing at the end of the day. These rhythmic, unearthed poems provide a soothing transit
Ages 0–6
Hurry Home, Hedgehog!
Belle Yang
For the toddler who needs help winding down after a busy day, this gentle board book uses nature's rhythm to signal that
Ages 0–3
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Wide-Awake Bear
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the little one who struggles with transitions or finds it hard to settle down when the world feels too exciting to m
Ages 3–6
The Napping House #2
The Full Moon at the Napping House
Audrey Wood
For the child who is too restless to sleep on a bright night, this soothing tale transforms nighttime wakefulness into a
Ages 2–6
Bedtime Hugs for Little Ones
Debby Boone
Gentle rhymes about counting sheep and turning beds into spaceships create a soft, rhythmic transition into sleep for th
Ages 2–6
A Book of Sleep
Il Sung Na
A wide-eyed owl stays awake to watch how the rest of the animal kingdom rests, from huddling together to sleeping in noi
Ages 0–3
A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound
John Irving
For the child who hears every creak and whisper after the lights go out, this story gently explores the bumps in the nig
Ages 4–8
Little Monkey #1
Little Monkey Says Good Night
Ann Whitford Paul
For the little one who finds a dozen reasons to delay bedtime. This soothing story models a sweet wind-down routine thro
Ages 2–5
The Little Heroes #1
The Scary Lion That Growled in the Dark
Edith Naaman
For children struggling with nighttime anxiety or sudden scary feelings, this therapeutic story provides practical tools
Ages 2–8
Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!
Todd Tarpley
For the parent whose little one finds every excuse to delay bedtime. This playful story uses robots to mirror the common
Ages 2–5
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
Eugene W. Field
For the child who needs a soft transition into sleep, this classic poem transforms the night sky into a magical sea wher
Ages 0–6
No Sleep for the Sheep!
Karen Beaumont
For the child who struggles to find peace when the world is too loud. This rhythmic farmyard tale helps little ones expr
Ages 2–5
Musical Beds
Mara Bergman
For the parent whose children keep wandering into their room at 2 AM, this rhythmic story normalizes the chaotic nightti
Ages 2–6
Scared Stiff
Katie Davis
For the child who gets a little nervous when the lights go out or hears a strange noise. This playful story helps kids c
Ages 3–7
Netty
Netty and the Big Escape Plan
Jan-Mai Jones
Nighttime shadows turn into monsters in the hallway, prompting a young child to use their wild imagination and quiet bra
Ages 4–8
Goodnight Sweet Pig
Linda Bailey
For the toddler who finds it hard to settle down when things get busy. This rhythmic counting book turns bedtime chaos i
Ages 2–5
The Noisy Way to Bed
Ian Whybrow
For the toddler who finds every excuse to stay awake, this rhythmic journey turns the chaos of animal noises into a soot
Ages 2–5
Once I Had a Monster
Ann Hellie
For the child who feels nervous about the dark or what might be lurking under the bed, this story turns nighttime fears
Ages 3–7
Here Comes the Night
Anne Rockwell
For the child who needs a calming bridge from the busy day to a restful night. This soothing book reassures little ones
Ages 2–5
Time for Bed
Mem Fox
The sun is setting and the world is growing quiet as animals everywhere settle down to be tucked in for a peaceful night
Ages 0–4
George In the Dark
written and illustrated by Madeline Valentine
For the child who feels small when the lights go out, this gentle story shows how even a little boy can find big courage
Ages 3–7
Molly and the Night Monster
Christopher Wormell
A strange thumping on the stairs leads Molly to set a trap for a late-night visitor that isn't quite what she expected.
Ages 3–6
Sleep Sheep, The
Anna McQuinn
Sylvie is wide awake and totally exasperated. Even counting a whole flock of sheep won't help her fall asleep in this si
Ages 4–8
